A DOG was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck down an embankment today.

The dog, named Ruby, had fallen down the embankment at around 3.15pm in Chatterton Road, Stubbins, and was unable to climb out itself.

The owner called 999, and fire fighters from Rawtenstall station pulled it back up.

Fire fighter Keiry Horne climbed down to bring it back to safety.